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Sat, May 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location:
230 Chatham St
Carteret County, North Carolina
28570
United States
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3.1 Miles 5k Run

Lace up your running shoes and break out your RED, WHITE, and BLUE as we celebrate 250 years of freedom! Join us in downtown Newport at Shortway Brewing for the Red, White & Brews 5K, a patriotic run celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.

This event is a community celebration of American pride! Runners and spectators alike are strongly encouraged to dress in patriotic attire!!

The race kicks off and finishes at Shortway Brewing Co. in the heart of downtown Newport, where the celebration continues after the finish line. Stick around to cool down, raise a glass, and toast to 250 years of American spirit. Food trucks will be onsite on race day.

Red, White & Brews is a USATF Certified 5k course located in Newport, NC. Race day is Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9:00 am.

Participants will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, and 1 post-run pint at the after party! All participants subject to ID check.

***T-Shirt size is not guaranteed for registrations after 4/15.

*** Awards will be given to overall top 3 males & females and the top 2 in each age division for both males and females. Age Divisions are 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & above. A water station will be located at the halfway point of the course.

Packet pickup will take place Wednesday, May 27th 6-8 PM at Shortway Brewing Co. or you can pick up the morning of the race starting at 8 am at the registration table located behind the brewery on Haskett St.

Online registration will close at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, May 26th or when the race sells out.

Waitlist will open after race is full and will be on a first come first served basis. If a spot becomes available, first in line will receive an email and have 24 hours to register before it moves to the next in line.

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